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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
141 PM EDT Sat Aug 31 2024

...SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES...

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and hail are
possible this afternoon into early this evening across areas west of
the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Residents in these areas should monitor this situation very closely
and ensure your NOAA weather radios are set to alert mode. Severe
weather warnings for imminent damaging storms may become necessary.

Here are some safety rules to keep in mind when severe weather is
expected or is occurring. If a warning is issued, seek shelter
indoors immediately.

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, information
sources from your phone, or television for the latest on this
potential severe weather event. Additional weather information can
be found at weather.gov/washington or weather.gov/baltimore.

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